venture capitalist
/vɛnˈtʃər kæpɪˈtɑːlst/ · ven·ture cap·i·tal·ist
noun
- An individual or organization that invests in startups and small businesses in exchange for equity, typically in the hopes of achieving high returns on investment. The venture capitalist invested $500,000 in the new tech startup, hoping to see a significant return on her investment.
noun
- A type of investment firm that specializes in providing capital to startups and small businesses. The venture capitalist firm invested in several promising startups, helping them to grow and expand their operations.
Did you know? The term 'venture capitalist' was first used in the 1940s to describe the activities of investors like William H. Draper, who provided capital to startups in the post-war era.